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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

PO Box 1186
5.00(
1
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

PO Box 1186
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!


Bracken Waterproofing

1046 Menoher Blvd
4.63(
75
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Approved Pro

Bracken Waterproofing

1046 Menoher Blvd
4.63(
75
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
60 local quotes requested

At Bracken Waterproofing, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We ensure that any job we do matches your vision of the work done. If you're looking for the top waterproofing company, give us a call today!

"So far, they were great."

Kathy P on July 2025

At Bracken Waterproofing, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We ensure that any job we do matches your vision of the work done. If you're looking for the top waterproofing company, give us a call today!

"So far, they were great."

Kathy P on July 2025


DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC

121 Rock Street
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DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC

121 Rock Street
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Approved Pro
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

DCS Excavation & Demolition, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Douglas is a dedicated professional with over 15 years of hands on experience. DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, is able to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today. Be advised: DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, asks for 50% upfront upon agreement. Due to the nature of the heavy equipment used on jobs, we also charge an equipment mobilization fee. DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, is confident the quality of our work will speak for itself. We look forward to tackling your project!

DCS Excavation & Demolition, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Douglas is a dedicated professional with over 15 years of hands on experience. DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, is able to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today. Be advised: DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, asks for 50% upfront upon agreement. Due to the nature of the heavy equipment used on jobs, we also charge an equipment mobilization fee. DCS Excavating & Demolition, LLC, is confident the quality of our work will speak for itself. We look forward to tackling your project!


Avatar for Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

PO Box 1186
4.59(
193
)
Approved Pro

Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

PO Box 1186
4.59(
193
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
182 local quotes requested

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022! Highlander doesn't offer a cookie cutter solution like some of the other companies who have a one size fits all solution, nor are we a "Chuck in the Truck" company who operates out of our home. We custom design a solution to your project. Highlander is family owned and operated with a brick and mortar office and warehouse location to service the Greater Pittsburgh Metro Area and WPA. With more than a century of experience, we have mastered repairs and installations, and have the longevity in the industry to stand behind our work.

"Successfully completed the job! Basement is dry. A warning about the amount of mess and leftover dust would have been nice, but overall, a job well done."

L W on June 2023

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022! Highlander doesn't offer a cookie cutter solution like some of the other companies who have a one size fits all solution, nor are we a "Chuck in the Truck" company who operates out of our home. We custom design a solution to your project. Highlander is family owned and operated with a brick and mortar office and warehouse location to service the Greater Pittsburgh Metro Area and WPA. With more than a century of experience, we have mastered repairs and installations, and have the longevity in the industry to stand behind our work.

"Successfully completed the job! Basement is dry. A warning about the amount of mess and leftover dust would have been nice, but overall, a job well done."

L W on June 2023


H. Snyder Contracting

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H. Snyder Contracting

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General Contractor Can provide all types of residential and commercial construction and remodeling services. Including dirt work, landscaping, and hardscaping also. 26 years experience and committed to fair pricing and detail to work.

General Contractor Can provide all types of residential and commercial construction and remodeling services. Including dirt work, landscaping, and hardscaping also. 26 years experience and committed to fair pricing and detail to work.


Barkers

Main St
5.00(
1
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Barkers

Main St
5.00(
1
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.

"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."

Jamie L on October 2021

Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.

"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."

Jamie L on October 2021


American Quality Trades LLC (wife Kelly)

141 Maple Ave
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American Quality Trades LLC (wife Kelly)

141 Maple Ave
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8 years of experience

Get your projects done before the snow starts to fly! No job to big or to small for us to handle! Call to get a free estimate. First time customers get 10% off!! Quality Trades stands behind all our work with pride! PA state lisenced and fully insured!! Over 20 years experience in residential and commercial renovations! We specialize in pride and honor, so give us a call and let us help you today!!

Get your projects done before the snow starts to fly! No job to big or to small for us to handle! Call to get a free estimate. First time customers get 10% off!! Quality Trades stands behind all our work with pride! PA state lisenced and fully insured!! Over 20 years experience in residential and commercial renovations! We specialize in pride and honor, so give us a call and let us help you today!!




Flaugh's Construction and Design

P.O. Box 94
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Flaugh's Construction and Design

P.O. Box 94
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22 years of experience

FLAUGH’S CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN TURN KEY GENERAL CONTRACTOR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A STORAGE BUILDING, GARAGE, SHOP, WAREHOUSE? WE HAVE YOU COVERED THROUGH ARE NETWORK OF BUILDING DEALERSHIPS WE CAN OFFER MULTIPLE BUILDING PACKAGES FROM THE TOP PRODUCING MANUFACTURES IN THE NATION, LET YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO GET YOU THE BEST PRICE AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET . CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE 814-330-5727 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OFFERED PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL & WOOD POLE BUILDING SALES & INSTALLATION "COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS " EXCAVATION & FOUNDATIONS CONCRETE SLABS & SIDEWALKS ROOFING: METAL & ASPHALT SHINGLES COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING SERVICES COMPLETE & SELECTIVE DEMOLITION METAL OR WOOD FRAMING DRYWALL HANGING & FINISHING PAINTING PORCHES & DECKS *NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES* GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES PERFECT FOR YOUR SMALL PROJECTS THAT YOU JUST DON'T HAVE TIME TO COMPLETE WE HAVE YOU COVERED PA#117028

FLAUGH’S CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN TURN KEY GENERAL CONTRACTOR ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A STORAGE BUILDING, GARAGE, SHOP, WAREHOUSE? WE HAVE YOU COVERED THROUGH ARE NETWORK OF BUILDING DEALERSHIPS WE CAN OFFER MULTIPLE BUILDING PACKAGES FROM THE TOP PRODUCING MANUFACTURES IN THE NATION, LET YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE WE WILL WORK WITH YOU TO GET YOU THE BEST PRICE AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET . CALL TODAY FOR YOUR QUOTE 814-330-5727 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OFFERED PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL & WOOD POLE BUILDING SALES & INSTALLATION "COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS " EXCAVATION & FOUNDATIONS CONCRETE SLABS & SIDEWALKS ROOFING: METAL & ASPHALT SHINGLES COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING SERVICES COMPLETE & SELECTIVE DEMOLITION METAL OR WOOD FRAMING DRYWALL HANGING & FINISHING PAINTING PORCHES & DECKS *NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES* GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES PERFECT FOR YOUR SMALL PROJECTS THAT YOU JUST DON'T HAVE TIME TO COMPLETE WE HAVE YOU COVERED PA#117028

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

Yes, you can enlarge windows in a brick house. Your masonry contractor will need to cut away exterior brick to make space for the larger window, and you may also need to consult a structural engineer to make sure the window is properly supported inside the frame of the house.

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

The choice between limewash vs. whitewash brick depends on aesthetic preference and the desired outcome. Whitewashing creates a softer, more opaque finish, suitable for a rustic or shabby-chic look. Since the solution is paint-based, you can use it on painted brick, unlike limewash. Limewashing offers a more natural, textured appearance, allowing the brick's texture to shine while providing a breathable, protective coating. Conversely, whitewashing is also more forgiving when it comes to application, while limewashing requires more skill but offers a more traditional and durable finish.

Some cracking in bricks is normal, such as when a foundation settles. Keep a watchful eye though, and alarm bells should start ringing if new cracks appear or existing cracks lengthen or widen. Temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can all contribute to cracks in bricks either starting or getting worse.

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